Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering (Electronic book text)

Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering incorporates the
most recent technological advances and research developments in
photovoltaics. All topics relating to the photovoltaic (PV)
industry are discussed and each chapter has been written by an
internationally-known expert in the field. Detailed treatment
covers: scientific basis of the photovoltaic effect and solar cell
operation the production of solar silicon and of silicon-based
solar cells and modules the science and technology of up-and-coming
thin film PV technologies how choice of semiconductor materials and
their production influence costs and performance high-performance
approaches for concentrators and space applications new types of
organic dye-based solar cells making measurements on solar cells
and modules and how to relate results under standardised test
conditions to real outdoor performance photovoltaic system
installation and operation of components such as inverters and
batteries.; architectural applications of building-integrated PV
finance and the role of investors: public funding and policy in
promoting PV world-wide Each chapter is written to be partially
accessible to beginners while providing detailed information of the
physics and technology for experts. Encompassing a review of past
work and the fundamentals in solar electric science, this
outstanding reference provides an invaluable resource to
practitioners, consultants, researchers and students in the PV
engineering industry.